CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program

Geographic Scope: Harney and Malheur Counties, Oregon (current priority for Vale and Burns homeowners)

Focus Areas: Home rehabilitation, critical repairs, energy efficiency, accessibility

Community in Action administers the CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program. Community Development Block Grants are awarded to cities and counties from Business Oregon, Infrastructure Finance Authority. The Rehabilitation Program provides home improvement assistance grants and loans for owner-occupied homeowners who meet the low and moderate income guidelines.

Eligible Repair Types:

• Roofing
• Insulation
• Accessibility improvements
• Plumbing
• Electrical repair/replacement
• Removal of lead or hazardous materials
• Energy Efficiency and Weatherization

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Harney or Malheur County (priority may be given to specific areas within the county due to funding guidelines)
• Property must be an owner-occupied single family residence
• Must meet HUD low-moderate income guidelines
• Loan program includes additional requirements, defined when applying

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Contractor Requirements: Project must be completed by an Oregon licensed, bonded and insured contractor

Contact Information:

• Phone: (541) 889-9555
• For detailed information: Contact Residential Housing Rehabilitation staff

Application Process

1. Submit Notice of Interest/Waitlist Form
2. When Funding Becomes Available:
   • Residents will be offered an application
   • Applications processed in order of completed applications, funding priorities, and program guidelines
3. HUD Section 8 Quality Standard Inspection:
   • Homeowner contacted to schedule inspection at their home
   • Program staff conducts inspection
   • Review with homeowner the necessary or requested repairs
4. Construction Scope of Work:
   • Scope of work/bid form developed and given to homeowner
   • Homeowner acquires bids for the project
5. Project Completion:
   • Work completed by Oregon licensed, bonded and insured contractor
   • CinA staff conducts walk-through with homeowner upon completion
   • CinA pays contractor when all work is completed

Required Materials and Forms

• Wait List Form (English or Spanish)
• Contractor Interest Form (Form 5.3.8)
• Form W-9 (Form 5.3.9)
• General Conditions and Performance Requirements for Rehabilitation Construction Contracts

Additional Resources

• Clean Air at Home Program: Do you or a loved one struggle with asthma, COPD or another chronic lung disease? Your home environment plays a crucial role in your lung health. A home assessment may be helpful to improve your indoor air quality and reduce your lung disease symptoms. Access Oregon's Clean Air Program online.
• Brochures available in English and Spanish